Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $357
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Quantum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,152 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Quantum of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Quantum of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or better-rated dining: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0), cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Quantum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2014 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,152 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 18 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 18 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $514 | $357 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Anthem of the Seas leads on 6 of the ten, Quantum of the Seas on 3, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean promised newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and excellent dining — and Anthem of the Seas certainly provides it. Active cruise passengers will love the interior design, sports and fitness options, and entertainment.
Highlights
- Head to the free RipCord by iFly, where you can skydive without the scary jumping-out-of-a-plane part.
- Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaPlex.
- The new stateroom design includes family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea.
- There are no set dining times, no assigned seats and no required formal nights.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $514.
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Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas is the first ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean. Dubbed the first “smartship,” Quantum of the Seas boasts some nice firsts at sea, including robotic bartenders, a skydiving simulator, bumper cars and high-speed Internet that really is high speed.
Highlights
- Two70, the aft entertainment area, offers amazing views by day and incredible entertainment at night with the signature show “Starwater.”
- The Music Hall offers a true rock concert venue with specialty cocktails and was our go-to spot for late night fun!
- iFLY by Ripcord and the North Star are two high flying attractions that you just have to experience.
- There are close to 3,000 pieces of art throughout the ship, including the relaxed and luxurious Via area.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $357.
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Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
They are the same size, 167,800 gross tons each. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Quantum of the Seas carries 4,152.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
Anthem of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Quantum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Quantum of the Seas, with 40.4 gross tons per passenger against 40.1 on Anthem of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Anthem of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Quantum of the Seas.
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